May/June 2026 Southeast Kansas Magazine
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Maize South’s Sydney Schumaker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Simply Hygiene
As Sydney Schumaker prepares to graduate from Maize South High School and begin her college journey at Fort Hays State University, she leaves behind a
Fort Scott Golf – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
The Fort Scott golf team has built its season around experience, depth and a senior class that has set the tone from the start. Head
Iola’s Baron Folk – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
For Baron Folk, the biggest key to this season has been finding the balance between enjoying the game and competing at a high level. “My
Maize’s Isaac Benjamin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Renovatio LLC
By Blake Chadwick Maize High junior Isaac Benjamin is the type of distance runner who embraces the grind. Still early in his track career, Benjamin
Winfield’s Kellen Gibson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alia Tate PenFed Realty
By Cooper Chadwick Last year, Winfield’s Kellen Gibson was highly successful in the javelin, becoming the league, regional and state champion with a personal best
Buhler’s Jessa Losew – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Clinic
By Blake Chadwick For Jessa Losew, track and field at Buhler has never been about fitting into one event; it has been about competing wherever
Conway Springs’ Connor Koster – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Case Valley Wellness
By Cooper Chadwick Finishing 11th at state was not what Conway Springs senior Connor Koster wanted, but this season he hopes to make himself proud
Conway Springs’ Hayley Pauly – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Seiwert Family Farm
By Cooper Chadwick Hoping to make it to state this year, Conway Springs senior Hayley Pauly competes in the discus, shot put and javelin. Over
Clearwater’s Alex Smith – Athlete Spotlight
Photo Credit: Creative Visions Photography By Cooper Chadwick Senior Alex Smith competes in the long jump and triple jump for Clearwater and is excited for